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The expansive beaches and scenic beauty of Monterey draw tourists and campers by the thousands every year. Located on the Pacific Ocean coast of central California, Monterey has many camping parks that accommodate recreational vehicles, or RVs, with a variety of amenities and services. Rates and availability vary at each location, so be sure to plan and call in advance.

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park

Monterey Peninsula Regional Park is large park with several camping and RV areas available for nightly rental. Each site has electric, water and sewer hookups as well as clean restrooms and showers within walking distance. The park has several mountainous hiking and biking trails, as well as small ponds for catch-and-release fishing.

Camel by the River RV Park

Carmel by the River is an intimate RV park with more than 30 pull-though sites available for nightly and extended rental. Each site has water, electric and sewer hookups, as well as phone and cable outlets. There is a small river flowing through the park where you can swim or fish. Visitors can enjoy the park's basketball hoop, horseshoes or game room, which includes a pool table and television. A large, communal outdoor dining area offers plenty of shade.

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Marina Dunes RV Park

Marina Dunes RV Park is a secluded, 60-site RV park just a brief walk from the beach. Each site has water, electric and sewer hookups; wireless Internet is also available throughout the park. Other conveniences include a dump station and propane-filling station as well as coin-operated laundry machines. Clean restrooms and showers are available throughout the park. For indoor recreation, campers visit a club room with billiards and a ping-pong table.

Saddle Mountain RV Park

Saddle Mountain RV Park is a secluded, forested park with more than 50 pull-through sites available for nightly and extended rental. Campsites vary in size and amenities. While all sites offer water and electric hookups, the larger sites also have sewer, phone and cable television hookups. There is a heated pool, arcade room, and basketball and horseshoe courts, as well as a playground and sand area for the kids.

Monarch Pines Mobile Home Park

Monarch Pines Mobile Home Park is a small, family-owned park with 48 RV sites. The park caters to long-term residents, but there also are short-stay sites available with water, electric and sewer hookups. The park has a small pool and clubhouse, as well as a gazebo for relaxing and social events. Other amenities include a coin-operated laundry room as well as a dump station and propane-filling station.

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Charlie Watkins is a humorist and musician from Austin, Texas, currently living in Los Angeles. Since 2000, his writing has appeared in "Creative Loafing Savannah," "Savannah Connect" and a variety of other periodicals across the southern United States. He holds a B.A. in English writing from Saint Edward's University. His comedy can be heard on Itunes and seen on Comedy Central.